MV writes: “A friend of mine sent me some articles from the Farmer’s Almanac. It looks occult to me at least some of the articles anyway. For example on Wikipedia the Farmer’s Almanac says a variety of methods are used to predict the weather 2 years in advance: The editors say this: “The Farmers’ Almanac will only state publicly that their method is a ‘top secret mathematical and astronomical formula, that relies on sunspot activity, tidal action, planetary position and many other factors.’ Thank you for researching weather the Farmer’s almanac is occult based or not.”
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Can a Practicing Catholic Be Impacted by a Curse?
JJB asks: “Is it possible for a devout Catholic who practices the faith to be cursed?”
Dominican Sisters Challenge NY Gender Ideology Laws
The Dominican Sisters operating Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne New York, a home for needy people who are dying of cancer, are suing the state of New York after it demanded that the facility adhere to gender ideology laws that violate Catholic teaching on gender theory.
Urbi et Orbi: Let Us Be Freed from the Dominion of Evil
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Pope Leo XVI’s first Urbi et Orbi was devoted to calling upon the world to embrace the peace of Christ who freed us all from the “dominion of evil,”, not a peace “imposed by force.”
What is Metaphysics?
In short, metaphysics is the philosophical study of being and knowing. As this site explains, “if you have ever contemplated your own existence in the universe, you were dabbling in metaphysics.”
Is it Okay to Watch Ghost Shows?
CH writes: “I greatly enjoy watching ghost shows such as ghost adventures, can me watching this show or shows like it open a door for Satan to enter my home?”
Faith and Superstition Don’t Mix!
MA writes: “I grew up in a Mexican family and when we were growing up, I heard of something called “OJO” – it’s when someone stares are you too much [resulting in a curse put upon the recipient.]
Exorcists Asks Pope for More Trained Exorcists
The continued rise of interest in occult and New Age movements has prompted representatives of the International Association of Exorcists (AIE) to ask Pope Leo XIV to ensure that every Catholic diocese in the world has “one or more” trained exorcists available for afflicted souls.
Is the “Inner Child” a New Age Concept?
We have had questions from readers wondering about the “find your inner child” craze that is sweeping through many areas of mental health and whether or not it is connected with the New Age.
Dark Showering: The Latest Wellness Fad
CB asks: “Is dark showering New Age?”
